Procurement Contracts Specialist - Senior Procurement Contracts Specialist

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This position is with the Contracts Center of Excellence and is responsible for supplier contracting activities for strategic category managed suppliers as well as various projects to support global contracting processes.  The Sr. Procurement Contract Specialist role will work with a diverse team of stakeholders including but not limited to category managers, sourcing managers, business development, operations teams, legal department, tax department, international trade compliance, and procurement departments throughout the company.  In addition, to contracting activities this role will act as a supplier contracting subject matter expert and perform training for the organization from time to time.  This role may also lead in the development of less experienced Procurement Contract Specialists within the Contracts Center of Excellence team.

 

A successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of commercial contracts clauses, RF(x) preparation, cost modeling; will have analytical skills in financial, market, and index reviews; and advanced negotiation acumen.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Run reports, analyze applicable supply base and solicit stakeholder requirements to determine contract needs and prioritize work accordingly
• Ensure alignment of CCOE to Category Management strategy by working closely with Category Manager to determine how CCOE can support their strategies
• Lead, facilitate and participate in contract negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders
• Provide stakeholders with creative contract solutions that will strengthen Halliburton’s position and relationship with the supplier
• Draft commercial language based on stakeholder feedback on what is required for that specific product/service 
• Analyze existing contracts on an ongoing basis to identify areas of risk based on current market conditions or changes in regulatory requirements.  Generate and execute an action plan to mitigate identified risk.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on contracting related policies and processes and ensure compliance in all contracting activities
• Analyze supplier redlines, and provide review and suggestions to stakeholders and other internal parties such as legal, tax, risk mgmt., etc.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or equivalent
• Understanding of contractual terms and conditions or Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in Supply Chain
• Proficient in CLM (Contract Life Management) systems and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and identify creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to develop actionable results, gaining cross functional support, and implement successfully
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills
• Strategic mindset, with critical reasoning and analysis experience
• Ability to both work independently and as a member of teams

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• MBA, JD, MSL, or equivalent
• Oil and Gas service industry experience
• Experience in Supply Chain
• Proficient in SAP ERP system, Business Warehouse, supply chain software applications
• Experience working the Purchase-To-Pay processes
• Certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPCM etc.)

 

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.  Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Senior Procurement Contracts Specialist.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

 

Location

3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States

 

Job Details

Requisition Number: 184670  
Experience Level: Experienced Hire 
Job Family: Support Services 
Product Service Line: Supply Chain Mgmt  
Full Time / Part Time